The Tachyon Nexus

Journal Article | January 2023

This article describes a website called The Tachyon Nexus (no relation to Tachyon Nexus Inc.), which includes reliable information about the controversial subjects of time travel and faster-than-light particles known…

Cross-Disciplinary Learning

Journal Article | August 2022

We propose cross-disciplinary learning as a construct that can guide instruction and assessment in programs that feature sequential learning across multiple science disciplines. Cross-disciplinary learning combines…

Good Writing is All About Momentum

Journal Article | March 2022

Making Lab Group Work Equitable and Inclusive

Journal Article | March 2023

The collaborative nature of introductory college science labs means that labs can play a major role in boosting students’ interest in experimental science when they work together in small groups. However, collaboration…

Rethinking Science Assessment in the Age of AI

Blog Post | July 2025

House Committee Examines Impact of the CHIPS and Science Act; National Science Foundation Releases STEM Teaching Funding Opportunities

Blog Post | October 2023

Career of the Month: Astronomer

Journal Article | September 2022

Astronomers study objects that are outside of the Earth’s realm, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies. Chris Carilli is an astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which operates the…

Cornhole Predicts the Perfect Pitch

Journal Article | April 2021

That’s How the Kangaroo Bounces

Journal Article | August 2022

A growing number of Introductory Physics for Life Sciences courses have been developed to prepare biology, premedicine, and pre-health majors for cross-disciplinary connections between physical principles and biological…

Atoms and Animal Farm: Integrating Science With the Humanities

Blog Post | October 2025

Interdisciplinary Lessons on Energy and Entropy

Journal Article | May 2022

This article presents ideas and narratives of an experiment on the concept of energy developed for an honors seminar on energy and a mechanics course. We argue that energy is an idea best taught in an interdisciplinary…

Seven Essential Tips for Modern Science Instruction

Blog Post | November 2025

Walking the Slope

Journal Article | January 2021

Wildfire!

Journal Article | November 2022

Students Taught by a First-Time Instructor Using Active-Learning Teaching Strategies Outperform Students Taught by a Highly-Regarded Traditional Instructor

Journal Article | February 2021

In this paper we put forth a model for physics course reform that uniquely uses proven, research-based active-learning strategies to help students improve their physics knowledge and problem-solving skills. In this…